Can Saints repeat historic 1989 win against Liverpool?

This weekend, St Mary’s Stadium will be rocking as Southampton host Liverpool in a clash that may evoke memories of past glory.

For any football supporter, certain matches etch themselves into the annals of memory, becoming treasured relics of the past. For Southampton fans of a certain vintage, the 4-1 demolition of Liverpool in the 1989/90 First Division season holds a special place in their hearts.

It was a crisp autumnal day at The Dell, Southampton’s beloved old ground, when the Saints faithful witnessed a performance of sheer brilliance against the reigning league champions.

Liverpool, boasting an array of world-class talent including John Barnes, Alan Hansen, and Ian Rush, arrived on the South Coast expecting a routine victory. However, they were met with a Southampton side brimming with confidence and fearless determination.

The atmosphere that day on October 21, 1989, was electric, and the roar of the crowd deafening as the Saints took the game to their illustrious opponents.

The deadlock was broken in the 24th minute when Paul Rideout latched onto a cross and coolly headed past Bruce Grobbelaar in the Liverpool goal.

The Dell erupted, a wave of joyous noise washing over the pitch.

Southampton continued to press, their attacking flair causing the Liverpool defence all sorts of problems.

Rod Wallace then took centre stage. In the 38th minute, he doubled the lead with a clinical finish, and then again in the 55th minute, he danced past a bewildered Hansen before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the back of the net.

The Dell was now a cauldron of unbridled joy, the home fans scarcely believing what they were witnessing.